Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten has lent his voice to a new cover of Massive Attack’s iconic track “Angel” for the soundtrack of the forthcoming film adaptation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. The movie, a cinematic extension of the acclaimed Peaky Blinders series, is set for theatrical release on 3 March, with streaming on Netflix beginning 20 March. The accompanying soundtrack will also be released on the same day via Milan Records.
Chatten’s rendition of “Angel” is one of two Massive Attack covers featured on the soundtrack. The other, “Teardrop,” is performed by Irish singer Girl In The Year Above. The album also boasts a blend of new compositions and reimagined classics, including:
A new original track by Amy Taylor
A freshly recorded version of Nick Cave’s “Red Right Hand”
Chatten’s collaboration with Lankum on “Hunting The Wren”
Ahead of the full release, the lead single “Puppet”—co-written by Chatten alongside Peaky Blinders composers Antony Genn and Martin Slattery—was unveiled, offering a preview of the soundtrack’s unique blend of atmospheric reinterpretations and original material.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – Synopsis
Set several years after the original series finale, The Immortal Man begins in 1940, tracing the trials of Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) as he navigates both personal and professional challenges against the backdrop of the Second World War. The film also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, and Barry Keoghan. The original series concluded in 2022.
Recent Activities
Just a week before releasing “Puppet,” Chatten debuted “Flag,” a collaboration with Damon Albarn and Kae Tempest, as part of the War Child benefit compilation Help(2). Fontaines D.C.’s latest collaboration with Massive Attack appeared on the 2023 Ceasefire EP, in partnership with Young Fathers, with all proceeds supporting humanitarian aid in Gaza and the West Bank through Doctors Without Borders.
Recent Albums
Fontaines D.C.: Romance (2024)
Massive Attack: Eutopia EP (2020); new releases planned for 2026 on a different label, excluding Spotify
| Song / Cover | Artist(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angel | Grian Chatten / Fontaines D.C. | Massive Attack cover |
| Teardrop | Girl In The Year Above | Massive Attack cover |
| Puppet | Grian Chatten + Antony Genn + Martin Slattery | Lead single |
| Hunting The Wren | Grian Chatten + Lankum | New recording |
| Red Right Hand | Nick Cave | Newly recorded version |
The soundtrack promises fans a compelling fusion of fresh compositions, reinterpretations of iconic songs, and the tense, atmospheric world of Peaky Blinders set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II.